Prepare against Detlef Schott
DEU · World #66,495 classical · FIDE ID 1270749
When preparing against Detlef Schott, expect 1.c4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...a6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 40 games by Detlef Schott, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Detlef Schott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Detlef Schott before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,833 | 1,900 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 35.0% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Detlef Schott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Detlef Schott's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 45.0% | 38.9% |
| b4 | 8 | 40.0% | 18.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Schott usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Schott usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Schott usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 40% of White games, 18.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Schott usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Schott usually continues a3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Schott usually continues a3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| a6 | 8 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Detlef Schott's chess games
All 40 games by Detlef Schott in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | St. George Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Volker Nowik | 2,099 | ch-Niederrhein | B00 |
| Apr 2003 | Richard Zahn | 2,057 | ch-Niederrhein | A85 |
| Mar 2005 | Mirco Gockel | 1,918 | ch-Niederrhein | A00 |
| Apr 2007 | Heinz Strater | 1,892 | ch-Niederrhein | B28 |
| Aug 2009 | Thomas Ortleb | 1,815 | 9th Duesseldorf Nord Cup | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2007 | 26 | 11.5 | 1,879 |
| ch-DUE Verband | 2002 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
| 9th Duesseldorf Nord Cup | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 1,906 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 1975 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Detlef Schott's chess games?
40 games by Detlef Schott, from Mar 2012 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Detlef Schott has played.
What does Detlef Schott play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Detlef Schott opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.b4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Detlef Schott answers 1...a6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...b5 (33% of games).
What openings does Detlef Schott play as White?
As White, Detlef Schott's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Detlef Schott play as Black?
As Black, Detlef Schott most often plays: St. George Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Detlef Schott's FIDE rating?
Detlef Schott is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Detlef Schott played?
Our database contains 40 games by Detlef Schott, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Detlef Schott?
40 games by Detlef Schott reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.